Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy

FOOD AND STUDENT SERVICES: Food Services' primary function is to fulfill the dietary needs of all students in the Day and Residential/Overnight Respite programs. The meals are based on specific diet orders from each student's physician as well as a feeding plan formulated by HMS' Speech Therapists and feeding specialists. Over 6,300 meals were provided throughout the school year and extended school year (summer) periods. Food Services also provides meals for staff when school is in session, as well as 3 meals per day for staff who work in the residence. Overall, staff received over 19,000 meals. Student Services is comprised of direct care personnel - registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, personal care assistants (PCAs) and the residential coordinator. They tend to each student's clinical, medical and personal hygiene needs during school hours. Student Services provided approximately 1,200 hours of nursing and personal care to our students in SY 23-24. Nurses also support educational enrichment by chaperoning weekly field trips and power mobility groups working on their mobility needs in an urban setting. For SY 23-24, Nurses accompanied students on 37 class field trips, 32 horseback riding trips and 60 power mobility group trips for the Day school program.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: For residential students, our program extends beyond the classroom walls. Open 260 days per year, HMS' Harris Hall Residence is equipped with state-of-the-art healthcare support services and assistive technology, ensuring that students can actively participate in all aspects of their program. Additionally, HMS offers a variety of after-school activities designed to reinforce essential life skills, such as communication, mobility, feeding, and socialization, laying the foundation for a successful transition to adult life beyond HMS' walls. 5-Day, 7-Day or Overnight Respite programs are available to students and their families. For SY 23-24, we served 5 permanent residents, 15 students who received 488 days of Overnight Respite care, in addition to providing 4,400 hours of nursing and personal care. The Residence provides at least 5 sessions of expressive arts therapies per week, monthly field trips and community outings, and hosts one week of afternoon / evening camp each summer.